Band 8a Clincal Psychologist
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Dermatology department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, specifically at the Solihull Hospital site. Due to ongoing service demands, we are seeking to appoint 0.80wte Clinical Psychologist to join our Dermatology team supporting the Pychodermatology Service.
Psychodermatology focuses upon the mind-skin connection and the interplay of skin symptoms with mood, quality of life, wellbeing and mental health. It is a relatively new field for psychologists to work in. This post is for an experienced, qualified clinical psychologist to work within our regional psychodermatology service.
You will be working within a very large dermatology department aiming to embed psychologically informed ways of working, as well as being a key part of the integrated psychodermatology MDT. You will offer joint assessment, formulation and intervention planning as part of this team.
You will be working with a vast range of dermatological issues including: repetitive body focussed behaviours, neurofibromatosis, dermatitis artefacta and concerns about skin infestation. You will work with a range of psychological presentations including body dysmorphia, PTSD, anxiety and relational patterns that can impact upon engagement.
The range of complexity, severity and readiness for change promotes a good balance of relatively brief interventions with more challenging and longer term psychological work.
Main duties of the job
*Providing psychological perspective on the assessment, formulation and consultation in joint psycho dermatology clinics
*As part of the joint clinics, following up on the progress made by those attending joint clinics, evaluating input so far and amending where necessary
*Providing individual and group psychological interventions for people with complex
psychological needs arising from, or contributing to their dermatological condition
*Contributing to the psychologically informed thinking of the department
*Facilitating reflective practice sessions within the department
*Using leadership skills to identify areas for our service to improve and potential options to making these improvements
*Evaluating input and contributing to the delivery of an excellent psychological service
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Details
Date posted
18 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£50,952 to £57,349 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-53428GB
Job locations
Solihull Hospital
Lode Ln
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 2JL
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Solihull Hospital
Lode Ln
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 2JL
Employer's website
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